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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1901
Page
5
At a crossing south of the ice houses a Q. track collision with a D. R. I. engine wrecked a loaded lumber car and hurled Rupple from the car. He was rescued, treated for head wounds, and expected to recover, while the locomotive end and track ties were badly damaged.
The Times of Saturday reports editor and company president Charles D. Reimers retires. George W. Yorkeen steps in as president, B. P. Dler becomes secretary and active manager, James B. Hardsean rises to managing editor and policy director, and J. Gaitteaty takes over bookkeeper duties and advertising management.
An 19th century ad text touts King's New Life Pills as a remedy that expels poison from the bowels and relieves constipation biliary distress and headaches. It notes availability at Clendenin's drug store on a specified corner.
Springfield reports state board of arbitration sides with workers in the Sattley plow works strike by recommending union recognition. A committee from both sides to settle recognition terms will have findings folded into the employee employer contract. The ruling defends workers rights to organize. Also notes Leif Erickson society 11th annual masquerade at Turner hall on New Year's Eve with admission 50 cents for men, free for women.
Chris Schroeder of Pleasant Valley near Davenport died by hanging in his barn in a case labeled a mystery. He was between 45 and 60, jovial recently, with a wife and six children, last seen alive after attending Belmont schoolhouse Christmas events. No clear motive found beyond a Paris complaint.
N E Munson, cler k at Sig Goldstein's People's Furniture and Carpet House, is named to the state I O O F legislative committee by Grand Master J W Yantis. This marks only the third time a Moline Odd Fellow has joined state committees, with prior appointees W A Macbeth and E L Mitchell. The piece notes Munson is a member of Swedish Olive lodge. also listed is the circuit court docket for January with 852 chancery cases, 44 new, 261 civil, including 22 new chancery suits for divorce.
L. C. Overstreet of Elgin Tenn recalls his wife’s coughing as doctors deemed her beyond help but credits Dr King’s New Discovery for saving her life. The medicine, advertised for coughs colds bronchitis asthma and lung diseases, is priced 60 cents and 1 at Clendenin's drug store with free trial bottles offered.
Poormaster Crawley reports a Moline family in dire need. Mrs Ed Rathburn, bedridden with hip disease at 1814 8th Avenue, near death, cannot be moved to infirmary due to measles in a child. Neighbors and former employers assist as husband Rathburn allegedly neglects his family and left his job.
Secretary L G Eddy of the Rock Stand baseball association received a letter from Manager Frank Donnelly. He will come from Springfield after the New Year holidays to announce the signed players for next season. He promises a staff that will meet public approval and anticipates a strong campaign.
Louis J. Palmer aged 86 died Saturday at 9 a m at his Roosa flats home Springfield of heart failure pneumonia followed a cold from attending his sister-in-law Geraldine La Bonte's funeral He was a son of the late Gen John M Palmer born June 1865 in Carlinville Ill He moved to Springfield at age two and studied law in his father's office He practiced in Rock Springs Wyoming and was youngest member of Wyoming's constitutional convention He returned to Springfield four years ago and was active in law and miltary circles including the Governor's Guards and Illinois National Guard corps where he served as corporal He was the defeated Democratic candidate for city attorney last spring.
Portland reports J G Dentworth traffic manager for Pacific Coast with Seattle HQ accepts an important Burlington role in Chicago. Details scarce but said to be assistant to Traffic Director Marius Minér in Chicago.
Moline hosts a Tammany formation at the art gallery inviting G O P faithful and others to join. W F Eastman is named temporary chairman with hopes to lead for the first year. The group promises social events and candidate endorsements amid questions about Dr Morgan's stance change.
January Clerks Bulletin outlines the Modern Woodmen local camp clerks convention to be held in Rock Island from February 10 to 16. Welcomes by W A Northcott and B F Knox, with H B Hoyt and W T Copeland among speakers. 34 papers to be discussed. one evening features entertainment and secret work demonstration with cigars songs and stories.
John O'Dea died at Mercy hospital after a brain vessel burst. He was 44, comatose hours before death, sole heir to his mother Mary O'Dea’s large estate. Heirs in Davenport include Bridget O'Dea’s children, with possible Irish relatives to determine final heirs.
William G. Austin once based in Moline and Rock Island as a Providence Life Insurance representative attracted attention in Peoria. He claimed secret service work, said stamps worth 3800 dollars were found in a hotel room, and told varying tales of a stamp robbery and injuries. Police voiced caution, while reports described him as unreliable and wandering town. Austin traveled with his wife and son and promoted insurance business during his stay.
A fire alarm from box 68 at 2 50 yesterday afternoon sent firefighters to John Abel pewth avenue near 19th street. The blaze consumed the summer kitchen and part of the roof before flames were brought under control.
A Tri City Bottled Milk and Butter Co invitation invites the public to tour the factory and observe handling of delicate dairy products. The slogan emphasizes Quality Cleanliness and Purity.
John F F Keller aged 80 and Mrs. Sarah Canfield aged 63 planned to wed in Illinois but decided they were too old to marry. They separated as friends, a quiet ending that drew local interest and discussion.
H. son from Hillsborough Illinois suffers severe pain but reports Byplkan Arnica Salve entirely cured him. The ad touts rapid action on cuts sores burns and rashes with a 25 cent price and drugstore guarantee.
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